Sunday February 15, 2026 Worship Service
Livestream at 11:10 a.m.

Transfiguration Sunday
The last Sunday before Ash Wednesday is traditionally designated for celebrating the transfiguration of Jesus. At the transfiguration the great glory of God in the person of Jesus Christ was made clear to Peter, James, and John (Luke 9: 28-36). In this glory we see a fuller representation of Jesus’ identity, and we glimpse the glory he would receive at the completion of his redemptive work.  Transfiguration is the fourth celebration (after Christmas, Epiphany, and the Baptism of our Lord) that affirms the identity of Jesus as not only fully human but also fully divine. Together, these celebrations prepare us for the journey toward the cross and empty tomb.

Gathering in God’s Name

Prelude — Recessional Toccata — Alfred Fedak
As the prelude begins, you are invited to begin your personal preparation for worship.

Silent Meditation                                                                                                         

Call to Worship
Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also was among those who called on His name.
       They cried to the LORD, and He answered them.
He spoke to them in the pillar of cloud; they kept his decrees, and the statutes that he gave them.
       O LORD our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God to them.
Extol the LORD our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the LORD our God is holy.
       Let us worship God!

Praise and Adoration

*Hymn of Praise #1 — Holy, Holy, Holy! — TUNE 
(*Please stand, if you are able)

Confession and Pardon

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession
God of all things, of all places, of all times, we are reminded through your Holy Word that you are in all that is. Despite this Truth, you sent your Son to us; to meet us where we were, where you already were. We know this. And yet we continue to fail to seek You, Your Son, and Your Spirit in the world around us. Forgive us. Help us find You. Help us to live into You. Don’t let us miss You.

Silent Prayers of Confession and Petition

Kyrie Eleison #551 — Lord, Have Mercy — LAND OF REST

Assurance of Pardon

*Congregational Response (#581) — Glory Be to the Father — GLORIA PATRI (Greatorex)

*Welcome                            

Announcements

Fellowship of Prayer

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Proclamation of God’s Word

Scripture Lesson — Matthew 17:1-9 — page 798 of the pew Bible

Sermon — “Leaving Your Fear Behind”  — Dr. Marshall Zieman

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory — The Chorister’s Prayer — Jacob Dishman

The Sacrament of Holy Communion
The elders will serve you in the pews.  All baptized Christians are invited to partake.
We ask that you hold on to the piece of bread or the cup until all have been served, so that we may partake as one body. 

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

*Affirmation of Faith  — The Nicene Creed (Adapted)
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God; eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light. That He came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His Kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the giver of life, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism and the forgiveness of sins; we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

*Sanctus (#562) — Holy, Holy, Holy — SANCTUS (Schubert)

The Words of Institution

Serving the Bread — The pastors will walk down the aisles with gluten–free bread.

Communion Anthem — For the Bread Which You Have Broken — Craig Carnahan

Serving the Cup

*Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison)
Lord who was willing to climb mountain after mountain on our behalf, we ask that You accept these gifts. Let those who receive this offering know that it comes not just from our hands, but Yours. Let those who benefit from these tithes know not just human love, but Your infinite, perfect love. Amen.

*Hymn of Dedication #630 — Fairest Lord Jesus — CRUSADERS’ HYMN

*Charge and Benediction

Postlude — O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair — Kevin Hildebrand